My Resume

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 7 years of professional experience in graphic design and web development.  Experience includes developing websites from start to finish, coding entire websites for government organizations and established and startup companies using HTML, XHTML and CSS, designing corporate branding and style guides for various corporations and designing graphics and print collateral for a range of local and national businesses.  Responsibilities include daily, weekly and monthly maintenance of numerous websites, creating graphics formatted for web, print and television and managing clients and accounts.  Proven multi-tasker and skilled collaborator.  Portfolio available at http://www.pdrittenhouse.com.

Key skills include:

• Experienced HTML, XHTML and CSS coder
• Adobe Creative Suite including but not limited to Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign
• Microsoft Office including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience with Windows and Mac OS operating systems
• Some knowledge and experience using XML, PHP, ActionScript and JavaScript
• Knowledge of editing and proofreading print material and websites
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Solid communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to adapt and grow within a company
• Excellent desktop support and technical skills
• Able to thrive in a multitasking environment
• Hard working, reliable and able to meet deadlines

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration
2005 - 2006
American Intercontinental University                                                            
Atlanta, Georgia

• Concentration: Marketing
• GPA: 3.0
• Relevant Coursework:
  • Business Research
• Economics
• Leadership & Ethics
• Global Financial Management
• Research Methods in Marketing
• A Managerial Approach to Marketing
• International Marketing
• Strategic Management

Bachelor of Fine Arts
2004 - 2005
American Intercontinental University                                                            
Atlanta, Georgia

• Concentration: Visual Communication & Digital Design
• Relevant Coursework:
  • Theory & History of Visual Communication
• Illustration
• Advanced Graphic Design
• Web Design
• Advanced Typography
• Corporate Identity Development
• Advanced Web Design
• Multimedia
• Business Presentations
• Business Communications
• Business & Society
• Fundamentals of Business Law

Letters & Sciences Major
1999 - 2003
University of Maryland                                                                      
College Park, Maryland

• College Park Scholars Arts Program
• Relevant Coursework:
  • Art & Archeology of Ancient America
• Art of the Western World After 1300
• Introduction to Art Theory
• Elements of Drawing

Arts & Humanities Major                                                                                         
1995 - 1999
LaurelHigh School
Laurel, Maryland

• University High School Program
• GPA: 3.14
• Relevant Coursework:
  • Arts & Humanities
• Television Production
• Keyboarding
• Word Processing I & II
• Spanish I & II

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Media Specialist                                                                                                       
2004 - Present
City of Takoma Park, Maryland                                                        
Takoma Park, Maryland

• Create flyers, logos, brochures, presentations and graphics for city cable channel, website and various events
• Develop and maintain city web site
• Maintain cable bulletin board
• Assist with production of various cable programs
• Schedule cable channel programming
• Provide graphic design services for various city departments
• Serve as photographer for city newsletter
• Serve as cameraman, director and technical director at various city events

Freelance Graphic Designer                                                                                  
2002 - Present
Patrick D. Rittenhouse, M.B.A                                                          
Riverdale, Maryland

• Focus on logo, print and web design and development
• Create numerous corporate packages including various corporate and branded identities, letterhead, business cards, banners, blogs, myspace pages and websites for various businesses and organizations
• Some clients include Galleria Produce (Atlanta, GA), Ardys B. Salon (Dacula, GA), John Photography and Media Services (Silver Spring, MD), Boondoc Recording House (Virginia Beach, VA), SJH Consulting Company (Lawrenceville, GA), CVT Global (Braselton, GA), Bryant’s Floors (Silver Spring, MD), Prince George’s Elected Municipal Women (Upper Marlboro, MD), G2G, LLC (Gainsville, VA) and more

Human Resources Assistant
2002 - 2004
City of Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park, Maryland

• Accepted passport applications
• Created flyers, brochures and presentations for various events
• Organized and participated on various city and county committees
• Assisted the HR manager with various activities

Temp
2001 - 2002
Banner Staffing                                                                                  
Washington, DC

• Data entry for the American Postal Workers Union
• Document processor for the U.S. Department of State, Passport Office